Hot Sun, Dirty Air: What Don't You Do?
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Hot Sun, Dirty Air: What Don't You Do?
Talk about the following scenarios using the Present Simple Tense
Scenario 1: The Canceled Weekend Picnic
Situation: You and your partner planned an outdoor picnic at the park this Saturday. However, the weather app shows a high temperature of 35°C and an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) of 7 (High Risk) due to wildfire smoke and smog.
Student A (The Concerned Friend): You want to change plans because of the heat and smoky air.
Ask: "Do you check the air quality index before going outside every day?"
Ask: "Do you want to move our picnic indoors?"
Student B (The Optimist): You really want to go outside, but you agree to change the plan.
Answer: "I don't like staying home all weekend, but you are right—it doesn't look safe outside."
Answer: "My doctor says I don't need to be outside when the air is smoky."
Scenario 2: The Outdoor Exercise Routine
Situation: Your neighbor goes for a daily 5 PM run. Today, the sun is very bright, your shadow is extremely short, and the air smells like smoke. You see them putting on running shoes.
Student A (Neighbor 1): Stop your neighbor and ask about their safety choices.
Ask: "Don't you smell the smoke in the air today?"
Ask: "Doesn't running in bad air quality hurt your lungs?"
Student B (Neighbor 2): Explain why you might change your routine.
Answer: "I don't want to skip my workout, but I don't want to breathe bad air either."
Answer: "My spouse doesn't let me run when the air quality is high risk. I will go to an air-conditioned gym instead."
Scenario 3: Protecting Children / Seniors at Home
Situation: It is 2:00 PM on a hot, hazy Tuesday. Your apartment does not have central air conditioning, and the windows are open, letting in hot, smoky air.
Student A (Family Member 1): Express concern about the indoor environment.
Ask: "Don't you think we should close the windows to keep the smoke out?"
Ask: "Doesn't the fan just blow hot air around?"
Student B (Family Member 2): Suggest indoor coping strategies.
Answer: "I don't open the windows when the smog is bad. We can run our air purifier."
Answer: "My grandmother doesn't feel well in the heat, so we are going to the public cooling center at the library."
Scenario 4: Working Outside in Hot & Hazy Conditions
Situation: A coworker is working outdoors doing yard work or construction on a humid, high-smog day without a mask or water.
Student A (Co-worker): Offer advice using negative questions.
Ask: "Do you wear an N95 mask when the air quality is this bad?"
Ask: "Doesn't your boss give you extra water breaks during a heat alert?"
Student B (Worker): Explain how you handle the conditions.
Answer: "I don't work straight through the afternoon—I take frequent shade breaks."
Answer: "My supervisor doesn't allow heavy outdoor work when the heat index is dangerous."
Scenario 5: Commuting and Errands on a Smoggy, Hot Day
Situation: You and your friend need to buy groceries. It is very hot outside, and the air is smoky and bad. Your friend wants to walk 20 minutes to the supermarket.
Student A (Friend 1): Express concern about walking in the hot sun and dirty air.
Ask: "Don't you want to take the bus with air conditioning?"
Ask: "Doesn't your throat hurt in this smoky air?"
Student B (Friend 2): Explain your plan to stay safe during errands.
Answer: "I don't want to walk in the hot sun today."
Answer: "My family doesn't go outside when the air is dirty. Let's go early tomorrow morning!"
Scenario 6: Checking the Shadow Rule at the Park
Situation: You and your friend are at the park with your children at 1:00 PM on a hot, smoky day. You notice your shadow on the grass is very short (shorter than your body).
Student A (Friend 1): Point out the shadow rule and ask your friend to move to the shade.
Ask: "Don't you see your short shadow?"
Ask: "Doesn't your child need to sit under the tree?"
Student B (Friend 2): Agree and talk about staying safe in the hot sun.
Answer: "Yes! I don't stay in the direct sun when my shadow is short."
Answer: "My family doesn't play outside at noon. Let's move under the trees!"
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